Head of Direct Sales

Sales ManagerRemote/Hybrid- 1 week per month onsite and on the road 1 week per month.Lead new business development for a multitude of projects and clients. Develop and maintain new and existing customer relationships and accounts within the aerospace and industrial segments and identify, develop, and close on new business opportunities to promote significant corporate growth.Work with key executive stakeholders to set the overall global business and competitive product, technology, and growth strategy for the Company.Drive strategies including, private labeling, strategic partnership, vertical integration and/or adjacent product development.Generate and contribute to the overall revenue of multiple.Education/SkillsBachelor's degree or greater in Engineering (Preferably Mechanical Engineering) or related fields of study.8+ years of experience in Business Development, Sales, and/or Program/Project Management with significant direct sales experience.Strong technical acumen, knowledge of fluid control products and material science. Proven results identifying business opportunities and a track record as a deal closer in highly technical sales markets.Significant personal motivation, goal orientation, diligence, and attention to detail. Excellent negotiation, communication and presentation skills.Experience networking and building relationships with clients, customers and suppliers within the Aerospace Industry at a minimum.Possess a large network within the Aerospace industry at a minimum.Knowledge of variety of components, systems, technologies and processes within the Aerospace Industry.Ability and willingness to travel 50% or more of the time.Ability to effectively organize and prioritize tasks to achieve established deadlines.All candidates must meet the US persons criteria.Regular employees scheduled to work 30+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; long term disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program. Our leave programs include Vacation and PTO time off, paid holidays, as well as other types such as bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave.Salary range 140-200K/yr Depending on Experience